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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Diabetes Association, Inc. 170 Pleasant Street, FR 508-672-5671 |
All programs are designed for people
with diabetes or those at risk. |
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Charlton Hospital Dietitian 363 Highland Avenue, FR 508-679-3131 |
Beth Winthrop is the
Chief Dietitian for the three Southcoast hospitals. Check out the
Southcoast web page for links to dietary information including a
link to programs from her WSAR-AM 1480 radio show on healthy eating
that broadcasts the last Thursday of every month. |
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| Fall River Farmers' Markets |
Local markets and farm stands offer a
wide variety of fresh produce that can help local residents maintain
a healthy and nutritious diet. Nearly all of the produce is locally
grown and prices are competitive with local supermarkets.
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HealthFirst Family Care Center 102 County Street, FR 508-679-8111 |
Nutrition education
and counseling is provided by a registered dietitian to all
HealthFirst Family Care Center’s medical patients who have been
referred by their primary care provider. HealthFirst’s patients who
are diabetic or have other chronic diseases also receive nutrition
education and guidance from an R.N. medical case manager in the area
of nutrition as it pertains to the management of their disease.
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| Healthy Cooking Classes |
The
International
Institute of Culinary Arts on
Rock Street in Fall River teaches how to cook delicious healthy food
in seven-session series at his Giorgio's Steak House on Third Street
from time to time. Call Jane Darcy at 774-526-3095 or by e-mail at
info@iicaculinary.com for info. |
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| Elementary School Nutrition Education |
The
UMass
Extension Nutrition Education program
teaches 2nd grade children in the Doran, Carroll, Coughlin, Greene
and Healey schools about how they can improve
their nutrition at home. Content includes the major food
groups in the new food pyramid
as well as a session on food safety and
nutrition facts label reading.
For more information about the program,
contact
Pat Bebo
at 508-675-7315. |
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St. Anne's Hospital
Nutrition
Services 795 Middle Street, FR 508-674-5600, Ext. 2160 |
A registered dietitian
can help individualize an eating plan that will help you reach your
goals. The team of registered dietitians at St. Anne's Hospital's
Nutrition Services offers outpatient counseling for adults and
children for a range of conditions, including diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, weight loss, food allergies and much more. |
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St. Anne's Hospital Diabetes
Care 795 Middle Street, FR 508-674-5600 |
Our Caritas Diabetes Care
Program's outpatient services provide comprehensive education and support
for participants and their families. From diet and exercise information to
medication and glucose monitoring, Saint Anne's specially-trained health
professionals partner with participants to help them learn to self-manage
their diabetes and decrease the risk of future complications.
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| Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program |
WIC provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC’s goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, new moms, and kids under age 5 healthy. WIC recently launched a childhood obesity prevention program in Fall River by working directly with area pediatricians to educate parents on proper nutrition and weight. |
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Nutrition Information on the web |
Additional local resources | |
| Living Well Section - Herald News |
Where to start. Good nutrition begins with the big picture. |
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| Smart Eating Resources |
A listing of local nutrition resources, including a link to the Healthy Dining restaurant participants. |
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